well a guide is not the way to go. I go out to Idaho in the wilderness and get droped off by a bush pilot for a week. there is so many bears out there. and total you will have about 1000 dollars in it ( plust taxidermy cost ). and you get a lot more pride in taking the game. at least i do. it is not a hunt for a guy that is affraid or not able to put in the work. not a easy hunt but well worth it.